Mysterious light show over Martin City remains unexplained

When O’Brien Byrd woke up to a strange light coming through his bedroom window in Martin City early Wednesday morning, he knew something odd was going on.

Poll indicates widespread discontent among Montana voters

’Tis the season. Yes, the holidays are quickly approaching, but we’re talking about poll season.

Flathead Lake's low water levels are avoidable

Flathead Lake is one of the most beautiful places on earth; however, this summer’s low lake levels severely impacted residents, irrigators, fishermen, recreationists, marinas, land and dock owners, and many other businesses directly or indirectly.

Wildcats get windy win over Blue Devils

CORVALLIS — Columbia Falls’ 19-7 win over Corvallis Saturday was as tough as advertised, — and with the usual suspects stymied by a sturdy wind and stingy Blue Devil defense, the play of the game came from a Wildcat who wasn’t supposed to be in there.

No. 10 Montana Western locks up conference title

DILLON — Michael Palandri ran for two touchdowns before halftime and threw for two more after to lead Montana Western to a 36-12 home win over Eastern Oregon Saturday and clinch the Frontier Conference title for the Bulldogs. Palandri was 21 of 31 passing for 282 yards and Jake Humphrey led the Western (7-1, 9-1) rushing attack with a touchdown and 104 yards on 18 carries.

Legals for November, 12 2023

Northwest volleyball squads bow out at State

BOZEMAN — The Glacier Wolfpack knocked Missoula Sentinel out of the State AA volleyball tournament Saturday morning, but the matinee matchup didn’t go as well.

Veteran reflects on duty to serve

A Vietnam War and Gulf War veteran at age 71, Edward Day finds a lot of solace in the game and as a good way to stay alert in his downtime.

Judge denies Fuel Fitness shooter's request for new trial

An effort to secure a new trial for convicted killer Jonathan Douglas Shaw was denied by Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson on Thursday.

Volleyball: Western teams falter at State

BOZEMAN — All four Western teams competing at the All-Class State Volleyball tournament at Breeden Field House lost their first-round games Thursday, leaving all them in the loser’s bracket Friday.

Legals for November, 10 2023

Glacier drops reservations at Two Medicine, St. Mary entrances for 2024

Glacier National Park’s 2024 reservation system will look different compared to previous years, with vehicle reservations no longer required for the Two Medicine and St. Mary entrances in the park.

Affordable housing bill is a win-win, but for whom?

Contrary to Nathan Dugan’s assertion (Montana Land Use Planning Act makes city planning more inclusive, Oct. 25), Senate Bill 382 contains no secrete sauce, magic potion, or any other way to make community planning “more inclusive” or to include “marginalized” citizens.

Flathead High School brings Broadway’s ‘Frozen’ to the stage

Montanans will have one opportunity this year to see the Broadway musical version of Disney’s “Frozen,” produced by Flathead High School.

Blues rock sensation Albert Cummings performs in Whitefish

The Whitefish Theatre Company hosts this music virtuoso is known for melding the chunky, rave-up R&B stylings of Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan to the boundary-less blues-rock improvisation of Jimi Hendrix and Freddie King, all while maintaining a distinct, genre-bending style and sound all his own.

Joe and Colleen Unterreiner receive Kalispell Chamber’s highest honor

The award honoring them and several other community members and businesses were handed out at the chamber’s annual Grand Event Wednesday night at the Wachholz College Center.

Letters to the editor Nov. 9

Letters to the editor Nov. 9

The West has too many visiting hunters

Hunting may be losing popularity nationally, but in the West the number of hunters is climbing.

Council incumbents sweep in Kalispell and Whitefish

All four Kalispell City Council incumbents running for reelection on Nov. 7 retained their seats, according to unofficial results, though a county-level error that saw the wrong ballots sent to some Kalispell voters kept victory celebrations muted.

State Volleyball: Pack, Bulldogs and Lions rise up

Two of the cool things about Class AA volleyball is the pair of crossover tournaments held during the season, in which the Western AA squads take measure of their counterparts from the Eastern AA.